Pele's record that Neymar can surpass with Brazil in this FIFA International Break

Neymar Jr returns to the Brazilian team for this FIFA International Break, where the team has a commitment to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Neymar arrives injured after signing with Al Hilal, but is expected to have minutes in one of the matches. For the attacker, this is a unique opportunity to break Pele's historic record.

Despite the criticism that has existed towards the Brazilian soccer player in recent times, the reality is that Neymar has left important records with the Selection of his country. The former FC Barcelona and Paris SG player is the team's second all-time goalscorer and is close to surpassing the record of one of the greatest legends in this sport, such as Pele.

The former Paris Saint-Germain is equal with Pelé in 77 goals and with one more he will remain as the top scorer in the history of the selected five-time world champion. The player has been criticized a lot due to his long history of injuries, mainly at key moments, and that in the World Cups, he still hasn't led Brazil to a final. However, Neymar now has one of his last stages with his selection and hopes to arrive in the best possible way.

Will Neymar play against Bolivia?

Neymar arrived in the city of Belén late Monday and trained for the first time with the squad led by Fernando Diniz at the Mangueirao stadium, venue for next Friday's match against Bolivia for the first date of the South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. The forward, 31 years old, has not played a game since last August 3 when he played a friendly with PSG against Jeonbuk, in South Korea.